Galmington Close, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Gas Mains Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Taunton

Temporary Closure of Galmington Close

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Galmington Close - from the junction with Galmington Road, for its entirety. A total distance of 128 metres. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 11th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th June 2026 and last until 24th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 40 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150001412  for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro769219W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 11th June 2026

Statement of Reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.